_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Being a DOD Contractor, to another DOD Contractor to an Agency that works for the Pentagon, I've ended up with invites to 11 different XMAS get togethers (so far). Shotgun Christmas Spirit too, BTW. The average out of pocket expense is about $25 for each. If, it were practical to go to all of them (some scheduled on he same date) it would cost nearly $300.00. People really expect you to go, too. Seriously. It's like one of those "suggested" things that you know is really an order. I'm not going to any of them, but I know people that feel as though they have to. $300 bucks to wear a suit and tie out to something you don't want to be at anyway is pretty damn unreasonable. Anyone else running into this crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Being a DOD Contractor, to another DOD Contractor to an Agency that works for the Pentagon, I've ended up with invites to 11 different XMAS get togethers (so far). Shotgun Christmas Spirit too, BTW. The average out of pocket expense is about $25 for each. If, it were practical to go to all of them (some scheduled on he same date) it would cost nearly $300.00. People really expect you to go, too. Seriously. It's like one of those "suggested" things that you know is really an order. I'm not going to any of them, but I know people that feel as though they have to. $300 bucks to wear a suit and tie out to something you don't want to be at anyway is pretty damn unreasonable. Anyone else running into this crap? 144999[/snapback] But don't you get to Xerox your butt at those things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Being a DOD Contractor, to another DOD Contractor to an Agency that works for the Pentagon, I've ended up with invites to 11 different XMAS get togethers (so far). Shotgun Christmas Spirit too, BTW. The average out of pocket expense is about $25 for each. If, it were practical to go to all of them (some scheduled on he same date) it would cost nearly $300.00. People really expect you to go, too. Seriously. It's like one of those "suggested" things that you know is really an order. I'm not going to any of them, but I know people that feel as though they have to. $300 bucks to wear a suit and tie out to something you don't want to be at anyway is pretty damn unreasonable. Anyone else running into this crap? 144999[/snapback] LAMP, LAMP, LAMP. Pay the money and right(aw) it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Just one. The office party at the President's home. The difficult part is finding a date my age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Being a DOD Contractor, to another DOD Contractor to an Agency that works for the Pentagon, I've ended up with invites to 11 different XMAS get togethers (so far). Shotgun Christmas Spirit too, BTW. The average out of pocket expense is about $25 for each. If, it were practical to go to all of them (some scheduled on he same date) it would cost nearly $300.00. People really expect you to go, too. Seriously. It's like one of those "suggested" things that you know is really an order. I'm not going to any of them, but I know people that feel as though they have to. $300 bucks to wear a suit and tie out to something you don't want to be at anyway is pretty damn unreasonable. Anyone else running into this crap? 144999[/snapback] I'll be doing some stand up comedy at one this weekend. This place is filled with good material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Just one. The office party at the President's home. The difficult part is finding a date my age. 145009[/snapback] Your(aw) going to the White House for Christmas? I'll be your date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 i am not as popular as you BiB. but my wife and i have a running joke....(we both despise holiday "work" get togethers).. so we start dreaming up our excuses for "regrets" sometime around Labor Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 i am not as popular as you BiB. but my wife and i have a running joke....(we both despise holiday "work" get togethers).. so we start dreaming up our excuses for "regrets" sometime around Labor Day. 145015[/snapback] Has nothing to do with popular. It's the annual networking and lobbying season. The LAST thing you want to do is be seen having more than one drink. What's the point? I've managed to schedule some trips that keep me away from the flagpole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Your(aw) going to the White House for Christmas? I'll be your date. The company President - but good catch. Your (aw) to yung aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Pay for a xmas party??? I cannot WAIT for my party (next satruday) Last year, ours was at The Blue Martini - one of the nicest bars in WPB... full buffet of Lobster tail and filet mignon. When I got there, which was an hour late, the tab at the bar was $9,100. 160 people work here, so that's a max fo 320 people. Open bar was OPEN bar. The cheapest drink at the Blue Martini (not counting bottled beer which is $6) is a $12 basic Martini. They have Martinis that go all the way up to $32 a pop. Anyway, my one friend at work ordered a rocks of Johnny Walker. When the waitress asked which color, he almost fell over. The party this year is: http://www.tsunamirestaurant.com/ full open bar, full buffet again (I assume same food). Ridiculous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I know of the "should go" stuff, but I don't think evil plans are afoot. Go to a few. I'm sure that you will find some folks of good will, with no intent whatsoever other than amity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 i'm always afraid i'll get drunk and start to tell people what i really think of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 i'm always afraid i'll get drunk and start to tell people what i really think of them. 145034[/snapback] Always a risk... one I'm willing to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 I know of the "should go" stuff, but I don't think evil plans are afoot. Go to a few. I'm sure that you will find some folks of good will, with no intent whatsoever other than amity. 145029[/snapback] No evil plans, but folks do count noses. I'm the one who has no amity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Just one. The office party at the President's home. The difficult part is finding a date my age. 145009[/snapback] I am your age. Of course the wife might object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 No evil plans, but folks do count noses. I'm the one who has no amity. 145044[/snapback] I have an Amity. She is my oldest daughter, Amity Faith.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 I have an Amity. She is my oldest daughter, Amity Faith.... 145063[/snapback] As well you should, brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Being a DOD Contractor, to another DOD Contractor to an Agency that works for the Pentagon, I've ended up with invites to 11 different XMAS get togethers (so far). Shotgun Christmas Spirit too, BTW. The average out of pocket expense is about $25 for each. If, it were practical to go to all of them (some scheduled on he same date) it would cost nearly $300.00. People really expect you to go, too. Seriously. It's like one of those "suggested" things that you know is really an order. I'm not going to any of them, but I know people that feel as though they have to. $300 bucks to wear a suit and tie out to something you don't want to be at anyway is pretty damn unreasonable. Anyone else running into this crap? 144999[/snapback] Melody and I managed to create an excuse and beg out of hers. Even so, I'm somehow stuck with buying her boss's Christmas gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I'm not going to ours because it has an open bar. that would be a HUGE mistake on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 Melody and I managed to create an excuse and beg out of hers. Even so, I'm somehow stuck with buying her boss's Christmas gift. 145069[/snapback] That's because she doesn't care, and isn't going to do it. That, and she has you to do it for her. PW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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